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With the closure of 3G and Vodafone more than doubling its rural coverage, regional mobile services have changed substantially in the last 14 months, and this summer’s bushfires will likely be in some ways a test case for how resilient the networks perform under emergency situations.

Rural mobile networks in summer in life after 3G

IT’S barely 14 months since the closure of the 3G network late in 2024, and already the nature of mobile phone connectivity in regional areas looks substantially different.

20 January, 2026

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In good faith

Summer 2026, and how ironic it seems that, as we enter another year, Australia is experiencing severe floods in the...

18 January, 2026

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Veterans' Voices: Wallace Smyth Mintern

Wallace Smythe Mintern was born on June 24, 1918, in Horsham, Victoria,...

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A sweet surprise for Betty and grandson

Warracknabeal resident Betty Krahe had a pleasant surprise while...

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Donald Project pipeline finished

Despite a protest by local landholders and community members in October,...

Council

Mayor reflects on a year of progress

Looking back on 2025, Yarriambiack Shire Council mayor Andrew McLean said it was exciting to reflect on the year's...

23 December, 2025

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Buloke Shire appoints new CEO

THE Buloke Shire Council has officially appointed Daniel McLoughlan as...

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Council exits WSMD

The Yarriambiack Shire Council ended its municipal membership with...

Warracknabeal News

Buloke CEO resigns after eight years with organisation

Buloke Shire Council's chief executive, Wayne O'Toole, has resigned from...

Rural

Presentation perfect - position perfect

7 Rainbow Rd Warracknabeal $385,000 Bed 3 | Bath 1 | Car 2 | 1002m2

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Tyre fires off-limits

Farmers in the Wimmera Mallee are being warned afresh to be careful of...

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CFA warns of harvest fire risk

Following 45 header fires during harvest season in the far north-west,...

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Check sensors, weather stations for 3G reliance

Farmers are being urged to check their devices ahead of the imminent 3G...

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